The fast-paced routine of modern life can grind you into a melancholic paste. Never-ending work deadlines, pointless meetings, overflowing inboxes, constant traffic, political tension, lack of personal time, and disconnect from family and friends can wear anyone down. Add to that health, financial, and relationship troubles, and you have a recipe for a downward spiral. […]
Here’s a “duh, no shit” statement: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail made me quantifiably less anxious and depressed. For most, this isn’t revelatory information. Exercise, nature, food, no social media, and no work? Of course you’ll feel better. For the curious skeptics, keep reading… Forest Bathing In Japan, Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing, is a decades […]
By the time I reached Patagonia, the blistering summer heat of northern Argentina had dissipated into chilly nights and blustery days. Each degree of latitude south seemed to drop the temperature and increase the wind intensity but the dryness of the utterly parched landscape changed little with the towering Andes Mountains acting as a permanent […]
Whether journeying to distant lands or exploring hidden gems in one’s own backyard, each trip offers a chance for personal growth and discovery
